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Photographs of Solidarity March during the Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 1 of 1)
Date
1991-12-05
Description
Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold and other individuals on a stage speak to a crowd of Frontier Strike protestors, including children. Signs include: "Frontier unfair to Teamsters Local Union 995," "On strike, Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Bartenders Union Local 165," "On strike, no contract Frontier Hotel, Carpenters Local 1780," and "Frontier Hotel unfair to Operating Engineers Local 501 AFL-CIO." A banner reads, "We're here, Steelworkers Local 711-A Robert Guadiana Dir. Dist 39."Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 1 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Frontier Strike participants march near the Hilton Hotel and Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Strikers are holding banners, signs, and multiple flags, including the American flag. Banners reading "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC" are prominently displayed. On site are former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 2 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Frontier Strike participants march on the Las Vegas Strip near the Riviera, Hilton, Stardust, and Frontier. Strikers are holding banners, protest signs, and multiple flags, including the American flag. Banners reading "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC" are prominently displayed. On site is former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 3 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Frontier Strike participants march on Las Vegas Boulevard with banners, protest posters, and multiple flags, including the American flag. Buildings included in photographs are the Hilton Hotel and Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center. On site is former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson. Images also show police officers on bicycles during march. Banners read: "Justice for janitors, SEIU Local 339, AFL-CIO, CLC," "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC." The Hilton's marquee reads: "Hilton welcomes Service Employees International Union." Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 4 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Culinary Union workers strike outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on April 21, 1992. Medium and wide shots show Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold with others outside the casino. The Frontier's marquee reads: "Welcome Service Employees International Union and Jesse Jackson." Protestors are seen marching with banners and posters. Banners and signs read: "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Margaret Elardi, bargain in good faith." Police officers and reporters are also seen on site. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 5 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Culinary Union workers march outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on April 21, 1992. Strikers hold posters printed with images of Frontier Hotel and Casino owner, Margaret Elardi and the statement "Bargain in Good Faith." Other posters read: "Frontier Hotel, on strike, Culinary Workers Union, Bartenders Union, Teamsters Union, Operating Engineers Union, Carpenters Union, sanctioned by Southern Nevada Central Labor Council AFL-CIO." Secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold participates in the march. Photographers and camera operators are seen following protest crowd. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 7 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Frontier Strike participants march with posters, banners, and flags at the Frontier Hotel and Casino on April 21, 1992. Secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson, participate in the march. Surrounding the crowd are camera operators, photographers, and police officers. Banners read: "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC." The Frontier marquee reads: "Welcome Service Employees International Union and Jesse Jackson." Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 8 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Frontier Strike participants march on Las Vegas Boulevard with posters, banners, and flags on April 21, 1992. Secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson, participate in the march. Banners read: "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165," "Labor & Rainbow in solidarity, The National Rainbow Coalition, Inc." and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC." Surrounding the protesting crowd are camera operators, photographers, and police officers. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 13 of 13)
Date
1992-04-21
Description
Frontier Strike participants march with posters, banners, and flags outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on April 21, 1992. Posters show pictures of Tom Elardi, owner of Frontier Hotel and Casino, with the following "Wanted for Theft of Pension." Banners read: "Labor & Rainbow in solidarity, The National Rainbow Coalition, Inc." and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC." American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson, participates in the march. Following the crowd are camera operators and photographers. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.
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